Hutson recorded a power-play assist and at even-strength helper in Saturday's 5-1 win Detroit.
Hutson's pair of assists were recorded in the first period. He's on a four-game point streak in which he's recorded a goal and six points. Going back a bit further, Hutson has 14 points over his last 12 outings. He leads Montreal in assists (24) and power-play helpers (12).
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Provides power-play assist
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Hutson notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Hutson continued a strong run of offense -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of the last 11 games, racking up a goal and 11 assists in that span. He set up Patrik Laine for the game-winning goal in Friday's contests. Hutson is up to 23 points (10 on the power play), 36 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-16 rating through 32 appearances. There's still work for him to do defensively, but he's already got plenty of offense, so fantasy managers who can weather his poor plus-minus rating shouldn't hesitate to have him active.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Two assists in win
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Hutson had two power-play assists, one shot, two blocks and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Sabres.
Hutson assisted on two power-play tallies by Patrik Laine, which were 50 seconds apart in the second period. The blueliner has 10 points over his last 10 outings and ranks second in the league among rookies with 22 points.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Nabs souvenir in loss
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Hutson scored a goal on one shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.
Hutson gave Montreal an early lead in the first period when his wrister from the circle beat Connor Hellebuyck glove side. The rookie defenseman got his first NHL tally, and his teammates ensured he got the puck for his trophy case. Hutson has been knocking on the door all season. He has points in eight of the last nine outings and is up to one goal and 19 assists through 30 appearances in 2024-25.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Sets team record
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Hutson logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks.
Hutson's seven-game point streak is the longest by a rookie defenseman in Canadiens history. During the streak, he has racked up eight assists, three of which have come on the power play. The 20-year-old is living up to the hype while handling top-four minutes, earning 19 assists, 32 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 18 PIM, 17 hits and a minus-12 rating over 28 appearances. Hutson's not quite a fantasy superstar yet, but his offense makes him a reliable option in most formats.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Another helper
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Hutson recorded an assist, one shot on net and one block in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Islanders.
Hutson may still be seeking his first NHL goal, but the shifty defenseman has no problem dishing assists. He's bagged apples in four straight and has 16 assists through 25 outings. His 16 points rank second in the NHL among rookies.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Points in three straight
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Hutson logged two assists, three shots on net, one blocked shot, one hit and four PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Boston.
Hutson was involved Montreal's second goal, which set off a mini-rally and put pressure on the Bruins, which had been cruising for most of the game. He also assisted on a Cole Caufield goal. The helpers gave him assists in three straight games and gave the rookie 15 for the season. Hutson has proven himself to be a legit playmaker. He's a regular on the second power-play unit, but there's a chance he could eventually play alongside Mike Matheson on the top unit.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Two assists in loss
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Hutson recorded two assists, one block and two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.
Hutson was all smiles and accepted glove bumps from teammates for what was nearly his first NHL goal. However, video review confirmed the path of his shot was altered by Brendan Gallagher. Hutson, who had just one point over the previous seven games, recorded his third two-assist game through 11 outings.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Shows off offense in loss
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Hutson recorded two assists, one on the power play, one shot, two blocks and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Boston.
Hutson showed off his offensive potential with two first-period assists. He now has four points in four career NHL games. The rookie is averaging more than 20 minutes per game, including 6:42 on the power play.
